Snow, mist and trees 2

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted February 6, 2010253 views16 comments

I turned to B&W one of my recent landscapes and I think it works even better than in colour. Would love to hear your thoughts about that, thanks in advance. Paolo

Details: Eos 50D, Tokina ATX-Pro 12-24 f4, tripod

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16 comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 6, 2010 at 9:39 AM

I liked the color version of this alot, but this b/w one looks great. I didn't think I would like it better, but it is a close call now that I see it. Just a great shot and well done.

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Comment posted by Barry Vangrov on February 6, 2010 at 10:07 AM

Love this shot, Paolo. Almost looks post-apocalyptic. The comp and processing is right on and B&W was definitely the right call.

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Comment posted by István Pénzes on February 6, 2010 at 11:17 AM

Hi, Paolo.
The colour version was very captivating but this B&W emits calm and etherity. I like it better, great work.

István Pénzes
Győr, Hungary

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on February 6, 2010 at 11:56 AM

Hi Paolo,

This is definitely the right call. I think the black and white works much, much better. Congrats. Michael

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 6, 2010 at 2:41 PM

Ciao Paolo,
I find beautiful the color version and I told you already. I think it is better than the B&W one, at least on the web. Probably tne B&W version would be more impressive when printed.Mauro.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 6, 2010 at 3:00 PM

Love the patterns and sun here.
Good choice for the B&W, although I'm always curious about the coloer version too.
Sandy r

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Comment posted by Stephen Cunliffe on February 7, 2010 at 12:28 AM

I am envious of this one Paolo. The two bright areas, rather than the conventional one, make a good image very good indeed.

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Comment posted by Cezar Mart on February 7, 2010 at 2:55 AM

They both look fantastic. At first I thought that the color was much better, but now as I keep looking at the b/w, I start to think I like this one too. Yes, the other one was beautiful, offered amazing gamut of colors and lights, but this one offers the minimalistic mood. Stripped of colors it has something different - it appears more spiritual.

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Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on February 7, 2010 at 9:20 PM

Awesome shot, Paolo! This is beautiful!

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on February 8, 2010 at 3:03 PM

The color version was already gorgeous but i agree with you that this also works very well in b/w. I don't know which one i like better....both of them are great. Maybe the b/ w one is more impressiv and is reduced to the essential things

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Comment posted by Chip Phillips on February 8, 2010 at 9:06 PM

Beautiful work Paolo. Tons of mood and depth. I like how the rows of trees are completely isolated from anything in the distance.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 9, 2010 at 9:12 PM

Hi Paolo

The sublime light . and the beautiful lines makes this a fascinating scene to enjoy. The B&W version is superb.

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Comment posted by Sam Chrysanthou on February 12, 2010 at 5:51 PM

Exquisitely framed. The surprising two areas of brightness add an extra element to this otherwise even, balanced composition.

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on February 13, 2010 at 9:25 AM

wow, I really like this - the monochrome really adds to the sense of mystery and intrigue.

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Comment posted by Kari Post on February 13, 2010 at 11:41 PM

This is beautiful. I love the light here, and the details bring this to life. The subtle warm tones in the monochrome processing are lovely.

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Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on February 24, 2010 at 2:56 PM

Wonderful ethereal image. I think the B&W treatment is perfect, well done.

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